neutral spirits

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Definitions of neutral spirits words

noun neutral spirits nonflavored alcohol of 95 percent, or 190 proof, obtained chiefly from grain or molasses or redistilled from brandy, rum, etc., used for blending with straight whiskies and in the making of gin, cordials, liqueurs, and the like. 1
noun neutral spirits ethanol of more than 190° proof 0
noun neutral spirits ethyl alcohol of 190 proof or over, esp. as used for blending with aged whiskeys, or with flavorings to make liqueurs, cordials, etc. 0

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Origin of neutral spirits

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Neutral spirits

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neutral spirits popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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